Scouting report: The Clippers signed Barnes near the end of the offseason, and he adds versatility and defense to the second unit. Barnes can play three positions.

1 Chauncey Billups

G, 6-3, 210, 16th season

2011-12 averages:15 points, 4 assists, 38.4 3-point FG pct.

Scouting report: When Billups was in the lineup last season, the offense looked unstoppable at times. Set to return either in December or January, Billups will get a shot as the team’s starting shooting guard.

12 Eric Bledsoe

G, 6-1, 195, third season

2011-12 averages:3.3 points, 1.7 assists, 11.6 minutes

Scouting report: After a breakout performance in the playoffs, Bledsoe figures to get more minutes. Bledsoe might be the best athlete on the team – Blake Griffin included.

5 Caron Butler

F, 6-7, 226, 11th season

2011-12 averages: 12 points, 3.7 rebounds, 35.8 3-point FG pct.

Scouting report: Butler was a more valuable player last season than his numbers suggest. When the Clippers were at their best, Butler was knocking down open looks.

11 Jamal Crawford

G, 6-5, 200, 13th season

2011-12 averages: 14 points, 3.2 assists, 38.4 FG pct.

Scouting report: One of the streakiest, most explosive scorers in the NBA, Crawford should be the top offensive threat off the bench. Coming off a disappointing season in Portland, Crawford’s eager to show he’s more than just a volume shooter.

32 Blake Griffin

F, 6-10, 251, third season

2011-12 averages: 20.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, 52.1 FT pct.

Scouting report:Griffin earned a spot on the All-NBA Second Team last season, but a torn meniscus this summer cut into some of his workout time. Still, Griffin hopes to show improvement with his jumper and free throws.

34 Willie Green

G, 6-3, 201, 10th season

2011-12 averages: 7.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, 44.2 3FG pct.

Scouting report: The Clippers traded for Green, in part, to replace the outside shooting they lost when Randy Foye left.

33 Grant Hill

F, 6-8, 225, 18th season

2011-12 averages: 10.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists

Scouting report: The Clippers signed Grant Hill at the last minute. The 40-year-old Hill is an excellent defender and one of the most respected players in the NBA.

15 Ryan Hollins

C, 7-0, 240, seventh season

2011-12 averages: 3.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, 13.4 minutes

Scouting report: The Pasadena native will provide toughness and size off the bench.

6 DeAndre Jordan

C, 6-11, 265, fifth season

2011-12 averages: 7.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2 blocks

Scouting report: Jordan worked hard this season to become someone defenses have to respect. He still needs to improve at the foul line to play crunch-time minutes in close games.

23 Travis Leslie

G, 6-4, 205, second season

2011-12 averages: 1.4 points, 0.9 assists, 4.5 minutes

Scouting report: A great athlete, Leslie bounced between L.A. and the NBA’s Development League. Look for him to do more of that.

7 Lamar Odom

F, 6-10, 230, 14th season

2011-12 averages: 6.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 35.2 FG pct.

Scouting report: The Clippers targeted Odom early in the offseason, wanting to add a player with his size, experience and versatility. Odom has lots to prove after disastrous season in Dallas.

3 Chris Paul

G, 6-0, 175, eighth season

2011-12 averages: 19.6 points, 9 assists, 2.5 steals

Scouting report: In his second season with the Clippers, Paul has a deeper team with more offensive weapons. Also, look for Paul and Blake Griffin to work together with more effectiveness.

9 Trey Thompkins

F, 6-10, 245, second season

2011-12 averages: 2.4 points, 1 rebounds, 5 minutes

Scouting report: A favorite of scouting-types, it’s probably going to be tough for Thompkins to get real minutes. Thompkins could slide into the rotation if an injury hits Lamar Odom.

21 Ronny Turiaf

C, 6-10, 259, eighth season

2011-12 averages:3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1 blocks

Scouting report: The Clippers lost some bulk and grit when they traded Reggie Evans and didn’t re-sign Kenyon Martin. Signing Turiaf helps ease that load.

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